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AI and Sustainability: New Tech for Greener Events

In collaboration with Hire Space, we explore the critical need for the events industry to take action on sustainability. With pressure mounting on businesses to make real change, artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a key tool to reduce environmental impact and create greener events.

Blenheim Palace

An aerial view of the grounds surrounding Blenheim Palace, an eighteenth-century country house, surrounded by gardens, trees and a lake crossed by a bridge to reach the front of the house. Blenheim Palace - Silver award winner for the Large Visitor Attraction of the Year at the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2023.

Six Weeks to Six Hours: AI in event planning

Like so many aspects of event planning, the way in which people find and book venues for their events is evolving fast. Our AI series with Hire Space continues with a look at the evolution of venue sourcing and the recent innovations in smart technology helping to accelerate the process of booking business events.

National Memorial Arboretum

A number of round dining tables are laid with white table clothes and set for a meal. The room has floor to ceiling windows which look out on fields and trees. National Memorial Arboretum - Gold award winner for the Business Events Venue of the Year at the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2023.

AI and Creative Event Design

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the events industry, enabling planners to automate mundane tasks and focus on creating more personalised and engaging experiences. In the first of our four-part blog series collaboration with Hire Space, we look at how AI is helping creativity come to the fore for event planners.

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Female receptionist smiling at the camera working on laptop at Hotel check in

Ambassador programmes in England

Ambassador programmes are an invaluable way to secure prestigious and world-leading events in key sectors, with industry experts who are passionate about their field and their city. In this blog, we look into the growing number of programmes around England and the relationship between convention bureaus and ambassadors.

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AI and Sustainability: New Tech for Greener Events

In collaboration with Hire Space, we explore the critical need for the events industry to take action on sustainability. With pressure mounting on businesses to make real change, artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a key tool to reduce environmental impact and create greener events.

Blenheim Palace

An aerial view of the grounds surrounding Blenheim Palace, an eighteenth-century country house, surrounded by gardens, trees and a lake crossed by a bridge to reach the front of the house. Blenheim Palace - Silver award winner for the Large Visitor Attraction of the Year at the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2023.

Six Weeks to Six Hours: AI in event planning

Like so many aspects of event planning, the way in which people find and book venues for their events is evolving fast. Our AI series with Hire Space continues with a look at the evolution of venue sourcing and the recent innovations in smart technology helping to accelerate the process of booking business events.

National Memorial Arboretum

A number of round dining tables are laid with white table clothes and set for a meal. The room has floor to ceiling windows which look out on fields and trees. National Memorial Arboretum - Gold award winner for the Business Events Venue of the Year at the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2023.

AI and Creative Event Design

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the events industry, enabling planners to automate mundane tasks and focus on creating more personalised and engaging experiences. In the first of our four-part blog series collaboration with Hire Space, we look at how AI is helping creativity come to the fore for event planners.

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Female receptionist smiling at the camera working on laptop at Hotel check in

Ambassador programmes in England

Ambassador programmes are an invaluable way to secure prestigious and world-leading events in key sectors, with industry experts who are passionate about their field and their city. In this blog, we look into the growing number of programmes around England and the relationship between convention bureaus and ambassadors.

Getty Images/iStockphoto/Andy Sage

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MeetEngland at IBTM World Barcelona 2024

We hosted over 550 1:1 appointments on stand, alongside our England partners, delivered 6 destination presentations and showcased England’s wealth of world-class venues, diverse destinations and unique business events offerings. Watch our recap video here!

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News from our partners

For news from our England partners, please visit their city convention bureau websites.